Step Work

Pedro · Pedro

Hi, My name is Pedro. I've been clean for 10 years and am currently on my Eleventh Step. My prayers have improved over the years, but I still struggle with silencing the mind. Meditation is am area that I need help with in order to improve with my relationship with God and others. Any suggestions? I cou...

DanaBanana · DanaBanana

I'm thrilled I logged in here today....I've been waiting for the Steps to restart. Now a quick question....in the Step One Al-anon post, the "3 C's" were mentioned a few times....I feel like a dork but have to ask, what are these? Thanks, Dana xo

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Step One - We admitted we were powerless over alcoholo - that our lives had become unmanageable. From: How Al-Anon Works - pg. 46 (copyright 1995, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquartrs, Inc.) With this Fir...

mike d · mike d

I don't know where you post anything or have 12 step meetings. If someone could help me out I would appreciate it. Mike

Noni · Noni

What do you believe are your major strengths? Patience; able to help others who are truly in need; able to help others to are sick/dying with love, empathy and compassion; able to know when young children are lying; able to complete projects that I start; able to b...

liza · liza

I am anxiously waiting to start the steps, have been waiting patiently for it to start over, from step one. I will check back periodically in the next seven days, I am soooooo looking forward to beginning. LizaLou

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Step Twelve - Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principals in all our affairs. 1. Have I experienced a spiritual awakening? Describe. 2. What is the difference between carrying the message and givin...

Vicky R · Vicky R

From: Just For Today Card (copyright 1972 , by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.) “ Just for today I will have a quiet half hour all by myself , and relax. During this half hour , sometime ,...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

Happy Mother's Day to all! and a happy day to all those that make us to be mothers! kids and fathers. I had an amazing spiritual awakening last yesterday at a special charismatic retreat. I went into it feeling down and in need, and came out feeling totally amazed at how God 'ent...

barbara · barbara

Do you read a 12step book, make comments, think through your own life and then tell a sponsor? Do you also read other materials like Courage to Change? Once you realize what needs work do you then read and talk about more on that subject? How do YOU do it?

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

I really needed to reread Step 12 at this time. I've read the AA one more recently, but haven't read the ACoA one in a long time. That one emphasizes the growth that happens but is never completed, and how it is often trials that are the moments of opportunity for further Step work and growth. Also, how imp...

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Step Twelve - Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principals in all our affairs. From: Paths to Recovery pg 119 (copyright 1997, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written pe...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

(I just realized that there is still Step 12 to do on this cycle, and I will do that,, but then see below) It is light later now, and warmer, and I spend more time outside.. out and about. I am going to take some time off from my computer, only doing the research and writing of a book I am workin...

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Step Eleven - Sought through prayer and meditaion to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. From: Paths to Recovery pg. 110 (copyright 1997, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use...

magsems · magsems

Help! I am not good at computers, could someone help me figure out to use this to work the 12 steps on line?!

julius66 · julius66

Good morning to all. In 2002 my NJ RN license was suspended for 2 years because of my addiction. Technically, my suspention period ended as of January 2005. I petitioned the NJ Board of Nursing for reinstatement of my professional license and submitted all of the required records a...

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Step Eleven - Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. 1. Am I willing to try prayer and meditation today? 2. What personal experiences can I draw on to help...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

from 'The 12 Steps for Adult Children' "Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood God, praying only for knowledge of God's will for us and the power to carry that out" ... Our relationship with our Higher Power is our most imprtant asset, and i...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

from 'sober transitions' Step Eleven "Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out." Prayer and meditation are our principal means of conscious cont...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

Step Ten "Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it." "A continuous look at our assets and liabilities, and a real desire to learn and grow by this means, are necessities for us. We alcoholics have learned this the hard way. More experienced people, of course...

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	Experiences on Meditation (Preview) Hi, My name is Pedro. I've been clean for 10 years and am currently on my Eleventh Step. My prayers have improved over the years, but I still struggle with silencing the mind. Meditation is am area that I need help with in order to improve with my relationship with God and others. Any suggestions? I cou...	Pedro	1	1226	Jun 13, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Happy to start with ya all-question tho... (Preview) I'm thrilled I logged in here today....I've been waiting for the Steps to restart. Now a quick question....in the Step One Al-anon post, the "3 C's" were mentioned a few times....I feel like a dork but have to ask, what are these? Thanks, Dana xo	DanaBanana	2	1279	May 30, 2006 by DanaBanana
	Step One Al-Anon (Preview) Step One - We admitted we were powerless over alcoholo - that our lives had become unmanageable. From: How Al-Anon Works - pg. 46 (copyright 1995, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquartrs, Inc.) With this Fir...	dot	5	6439	May 28, 2006 by dot
	I don't understand (Preview) I don't know where you post anything or have 12 step meetings. If someone could help me out I would appreciate it. Mike	mike d	2	1150	May 26, 2006 by Vicky R
	Step four share (Preview) What do you believe are your major strengths? Patience; able to help others who are truly in need; able to help others to are sick/dying with love, empathy and compassion; able to know when young children are lying; able to complete projects that I start; able to b...	Noni	1	1616	May 24, 2006 by DanaBanana
	Almost there, (Preview) I am anxiously waiting to start the steps, have been waiting patiently for it to start over, from step one. I will check back periodically in the next seven days, I am soooooo looking forward to beginning. LizaLou	liza	2	1132	May 20, 2006 by lkthwnd
	Step Twelve Questionns (Preview) Step Twelve - Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principals in all our affairs. 1. Have I experienced a spiritual awakening? Describe. 2. What is the difference between carrying the message and givin...	dot	1	1135	May 18, 2006 by Vicky R
	step 12 Alanon (Preview) From: Just For Today Card (copyright 1972 , by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.) “ Just for today I will have a quiet half hour all by myself , and relax. During this half hour , sometime ,...	Vicky R	1	1009	May 16, 2006 by kent_s
	Happy Mother's Day! (Preview) *Happy Mother's Day to all! and a happy day to all those that make us to be mothers! kids and fathers.* *I had an amazing spiritual awakening last yesterday at a special charismatic retreat. I went into it feeling down and in need, and came out feeling totally amazed at how God 'ent...*	amanda2u2	0	1079	May 14, 2006 by amanda2u2
	how do YOU "work the steps"? alanon (Preview) Do you read a 12step book, make comments, think through your own life and then tell a sponsor? Do you also read other materials like Courage to Change? Once you realize what needs work do you then read and talk about more on that subject? How do YOU do it?	barbara	2	3825	May 12, 2006 by Sandy W
	share on Step 12 (Preview) I really needed to reread Step 12 at this time. I've read the AA one more recently, but haven't read the ACoA one in a long time. That one emphasizes the growth that happens but is never completed, and how it is often trials that are the moments of opportunity for further Step work and growth. Also, how imp...	amanda2u2	0	1101	May 10, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Step Twelve Al-Anon (Preview) Step Twelve - Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principals in all our affairs. From: Paths to Recovery pg 119 (copyright 1997, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use by express written pe...	dot	2	1616	May 7, 2006 by Vicky R
	have a good summer (Preview) *(I just realized that there is still Step 12 to do on this cycle, and I will do that,, but then see below)* *It is light later now, and warmer, and I spend more time outside.. out and about. I am going to take some time off from my computer, only doing the research and writing of a book I am workin...*	amanda2u2	3	965	May 7, 2006 by Vicky R
	Step Eleven Al-Anon (Preview) Step Eleven - Sought through prayer and meditaion to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. From: Paths to Recovery pg. 110 (copyright 1997, by Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. Limited use...	dot	6	1362	May 6, 2006 by dot
	how do I work the 12 steps on line? (Preview) Help! I am not good at computers, could someone help me figure out to use this to work the 12 steps on line?!	magsems	4	1111	May 6, 2006 by dot
	meetings online (Preview) Good morning to all. In 2002 my NJ RN license was suspended for 2 years because of my addiction. Technically, my suspention period ended as of January 2005. I petitioned the NJ Board of Nursing for reinstatement of my professional license and submitted all of the required records a...	julius66	2	1057	May 6, 2006 by dot
	Step Eleven questions (Preview) Step Eleven - Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. 1. Am I willing to try prayer and meditation today? 2. What personal experiences can I draw on to help...	dot	0	1018	May 6, 2006 by dot
	Step 11 - ACoA (Preview) from 'The 12 Steps for Adult Children' "Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood God, praying only for knowledge of God's will for us and the power to carry that out" ... Our relationship with our Higher Power is our most imprtant asset, and i...	amanda2u2	0	1199	Apr 29, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Step 11 - AA (Preview) from 'sober transitions' Step Eleven "Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out." Prayer and meditation are our principal means of conscious cont...	amanda2u2	0	2064	Apr 28, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Step 10 - AA (Preview) Step Ten "Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it." "A continuous look at our assets and liabilities, and a real desire to learn and grow by this means, are necessities for us. We alcoholics have learned this the hard way. More experienced people, of course...	amanda2u2	0	1102	Apr 17, 2006 by amanda2u2
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